Practices should submit an explanation when their performance falls below 80% for the following AR criteria:
• AR-AC 1: Timely Clinical Advice by Telephone
• AR-AC 2: Patient Visits with Clinician/Team
• AR-CC 3 (Option): Lab and Imaging Test Tracking (2 rates)
• AR-QI 1: Depression Screening and Follow-Up (if selected)
Practices should submit an explanation when their performance falls below 30% for the following AR criteria:
• AR-CC 4: Referral Tracking.
If the practice does not submit an explanation, NCQA will contact the practice.
PCMH 2017